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Grip training can heavily influence the amount of weight lifted, and develop the forearms to such a degree that one is prompted to take a double take... Read below to learn why grip strength is important and about types of exercises available.

Grabbing. Striking. Gouging. Catching. Twisting. Holding. The list of combative uses for our hands is almost endless. The one thing all these actions have in common is the absolute necessity for strength in the fingers, hands and wrists.

When you talk about guys benching 700+ on the bench or squatting over 1000 or deadlifting over 900, do you think about strength? Of course, but imagine what their grip must be like. Learn how to get a vice-like grip!

By: Panzer. For those of you involved with other strength sports or grappling, grip strength is an asset that deserves some attention. If you have trouble opening that jar of pickles in your refrigerator, you might want to read this.

If you choose to use straps, you must remember to train your forearms separately! Else you end up with poor grip-strength, underdeveloped forearms, and will surely not train very well the one day that you forget to bring the straps to the gym.